Forte Opening Solutions announced a new business structure designed to strengthen its customer-centric strategy, drive operational agility and enhance accountability across its operations in the U.S. and Canada. Effective immediately, the company has created four distinct business units aligned with its core markets, strengthening its ability to focus on customer demands of each one.
“This structure empowers our leaders to make decisions closer to the customer, move faster, and tailor our strategies to the unique needs of each market we serve,” says Graham Thayer, Chief Executive Officer. “It marks an important milestone in our evolution and positions Forte for sustainable, profitable growth.”
Business units and leadership appointments
U.S. Door Business Unit
Focused on commercial wood doors for the U.S. market, this business will be led by Wes Co, who joins Forte as General Manager and Chief Commercial Officer. Co brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial operations and building materials leadership.
Canada Door Business Unit
Focused on commercial wood doors for the Canadian market, this business will be led by Eric Marceau, General Manager. Marceau previously served as interim plant manager for Forte’s St. Éphrem, QC door facility. With 25 years of experience in the building materials industry, Marceau has successfully led commercial and operational teams.
Components Business Unit
Focused on residential and commercial doorskins, cores and hardwood/plywood components serving both U.S. and Canadian markets, this business will be led by Richard Moore, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. Moore previously served as Vice President of Operations for Forte Opening Solutions. With more than 30 years of manufacturing and operational leadership, Moore brings expertise in quality, safety, supply chain and continuous improvement.
Quick Ship Business Unit
Focused on fast-turn commercial wood and metal door solutions, the USA Wood Door quick ship business will continue to be led by John Amonett, General Manager. Amonett joined USA Wood Door in 2022 and has more than 25 years of experience in finance, operations, and general management within the building materials and industrial sectors.
“This realignment reinforces our commitment to being easy to do business with, delivering reliability and excellence at every touchpoint,” says Thayer.
